Events

Announcement of Children’s Literary Meet

Announcement of the Children’s Literary Meet (CLM), curated by the Kolkata Literary Meet and Think Arts at STORY, the bookstore partner for the event. CLM was steered by a passionate Advisory Board comprising avid readers and writers from the age of twelve to eighteen.

An interactive book signing session with Ruskin Bond at STORY

Ruskin Bond, the renowned author was at STORY for an interactive book signing session.He met with his ever inquisitive young and adult readers, shared his writing journey and candidly posed for selfies. The pulsating crowd proved themselves to be huge fan as Bond’s popular books gradually dwindled off the shelves.

Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Party on 13th September

Organised by Think Arts and Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet, the programme titled Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Party, drew children from across the city to the Elgin Road outlet of STORY. There were games, storytelling, drawing activities and cake cutting at the event.

Kolkata Literary Meet and Rupa Publishers organized the launch of Old History, New Geography. Bifurcating Andhra Pradesh a book by former Cabinet Minister Jairam Ramesh, at Story on 19th August. The author was in conversation with eminent historian Rudrangshu Mukherjee. The book narrates the history of Andhra Pradesh as a linguistic unit that brought together the Nizam’s territory, Rayalseema and Telengana and how modern politics redrew India’s map

Mother-Daughter Duo launches ‘Make Up Your Mind’ at STORY

On 21st August, Mother-Daughter duo Nabaneeta Dev Sen and Nandana Sen were at STORY to discuss about the book ‘Make up your mind’. A collection of ‘25 poems about choice’, it is a compilation of Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s select Bengali poems translated into English by actor and writer Nandana Sen. A session of simultaneous reading of poems in Bengali and English was followed by a discussion about poetry, what inspires a poet, what to do when one suffers from a writer’s block.

Author Sanjeev Sanyal launches ‘Ocean of Churn’ at STORY

Economist and author Sanjeev Sanyal launched his book ‘Ocean of Churn’ on 20th August at STORY. The author was in conversation with Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet Director Malvika Banerjee. The book talks about how the Indian Ocean shaped Human History.

Author Satarupa Bose Roy launches ‘Mir Ei Porjonto’ at STORY

A book on Mir ‘Mir Ei Porjonto’ authored by Satarupa Bose Roy had its launch at Story on 13th August. Present for the occasion were Mir, Actors Sudipta Chakroborty and Saswata Chatterjee, Anindya Chatterjee and he author herself.

West Bengal Governor visits STORY for Share a STORY book distribution ceremony on 18th March

His Excellency the West Bengal Governor Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi graced us with his presence for the occasion of Share a STORY book distribution to NGOs of CRY, Loreto House, Jewish Girls and Future Hope Foundation. The Governor gave away books to the students of these NGOs. Tim Grandage, Founder of Future Hope and June Maliah were also present for the occasion.

Rajkahini DVD launch at STORY, Elgin on 12th February

Srijit Mukherji directed Bengali film Rajkahini launched their movie DVD at STORY. Present for the launch were the cast members of the film – Kashik Sen, Parno Mitra, Ridhima Ghosh along with music director Indradeep Dasgupta and Srijit Mukherji himself.

STORY’s participation at the Kolkata Book Fair 2016

Ruskin Bond’s visit at STORY – 24th Jan 2016

Veteran Children’s author Ruskin Bond visited STORY on 24th Jan, Sunday for a one hour book signing and interactive session. The authored signed his bestselling books which were bought by children from our store – The Blue Umbrella, The Room on the Roof, Ghost Stories from the Raj, Cherry Tree…etc.

Being the official bookstore partner at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet, STORY hosted the curtain raiser and opening of the seven day event starting 21st January 2016. On the same evening Tata Group Director Shree R. Gopalakrishnan launched his book ‘Six Lenses’ at the store.

SHER Calendar Release 2nd January 2016

On January 2nd SHER (Society for heritage and Eccological Serarches) officialy launched its calendar. The calendar was jointly created by the students of Kolkata schools and students from the conflict zones of Sundarbans. To encourage the initiative, present for the occasion was the cast of Har Har Byomkesh including Abir Chatterjee, Arindam Sil, Nusrat Jahan and Konineeca Banerjee.

Winter Carnival 15th December – 15 January 2015

All STORY outlets hosted the Winter Carnival 2015 – Ice Age is back, which included variety of workshops and activities for kids to enjoy their winter break and also be involved into something constructive. The activities included Christmas craft, drawing competitions, pottery, origami, coaster making, puppet and magic shows, Rummikub competition, Christmas carols and much more.

Actor Barun Chanda’s debut book launch COKE 12th December 2015

Share a STORY November 14th – 29th November 2015

Primarc’s very own CSR initiative Share a STORY was a two weeks drive which encouraged customers and their children to donate books and toys to the underprivileged children of the society. STORY tied up with Future Hope, CINI, Loreto Girls and Jewish Girls NGOs through which the books and toys were given away.

Child’s Play workshop for kids October 23rd 2015 – November 15th 2015

STORY hosted a series of exciting workshops and fun activities for kids at all its outlets for the festive season. The workshops and activities included origami, Phonics & Blends, team building, creative writing, book reading and recitation and Puja crafting.

Har Har Byomkesh Movie poster Release 11th October 2015

STORY had the entire team of Arindam Sil directed Bengali film Har Har Byomkesh present at STORY Elgin for its poster release and promotion of the film. As part of the star cast and crew, the store had Abir Chatterjee, Nusrat Jahan and Ritwik Chakroborty and Arindam Sil at the event.

Vetaran actor Soumitra Chatterjee launched his debut book Golpogucchey Nattyorupey at STORY which was followed by an interesting conversational session on Pujo Boley Kotha by Director Srijit Mukherjee, Boria Majumdar and Srijato.

Amish Tripathi Book signing session – August 1st

STORY celebrates its 1st Anniversary

On April 15, 2015, STORY celebrated its First Anniversary at the Elgin Road Store with Superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee as Chief Guest. Eminent guests included Alokananda Roy, Sharbari Dutta, Rita Bhimani and Rupam Islam.

Share A Story

On the occasion of children’s day, STORY organised a CSR activity. It was a book donation drive, where students from almost every school participated and donated their books for the less priviledged children.

Music Album Launch of ‘Ghumiyechhe Shohor’

Café Story Launch

STORY, a Primarc initiative, added another feather to its cap on 26 Sep, 2014, with the launch of Café STORY, an initiative in collaboration with Penguin India and managed by the popular, Chai Break chain. The Café STORY ambience is lively and contemporary, where the shoppers can enjoy with friends and family while sampling the appetizers & drinks.